AAA Music on 89.7 FM

Adult
Album Alternative music, better known as AAA, is for
people who enjoy a wide range of musical styles.
Overall, AAA walks the line between pop and alternative.
LCC Radio's playlist spans decades and contains more
genres than the average radio station. On any given day,
you can hear a blend of alternative, pop, soul, rock,
indie, electronica, country, hip hop, singer-songwriter,
R&B, jazz, world beat (and well beyond). Of course as a
part of our commitment to supporting the local music,
mixed within our AAA format you'll also hear a number of
musicians (signed and unsigned - past and present) from
the Michigan music scene.

Acoustic Café

It’s
hard to put a definitive label on Acoustic Café’s
music selections, any individual set could contain a bit
of country, rock, blues, folk, or pop. Hosted by Rob
Reinhart, the show was launched in the early 90s during
the surge of “unplugged” music sessions that artists
were producing. Acoustic Café
often features live in-studio guests, giving listeners
the opportunity to catch performances that can't be
heard anywhere else. Based in Ann Arbor, LCC Radio
features Acoustic Café as a part our local and
Michigan based programming Friday afternoons. For
additional show times, view our Broadcast Schedule at
the top of the page.

ANGST

The
word angst is defined as “a feeling of dread or deep
anxiety” but it takes on a whole new meaning Thursday
nights when Otis Elle fires up ANGST! From
Alice in Chains to The Sex Pistol and The Cramps to
Soundgarden;
ANGST is A high energy, wild ride fueled by
classic and new punk, folk-punk, New Wave, 90's
alt-rock, grunge, and some weird stuff (like Frank
Zappa, Lawnmower Death, and 'Weird' Al Yankovic) thrown
in just for the punk of it. Join us as we...in the words
of MC5...KICK OUT THE JAMS with ANGST!

Art of the Song

Art
of the Song is a radio program that explores
universal truths common to all creative expression -
whether it be music, writing, visual arts, or just
living your life as a work of art. Program hosts, John
Dillon and Viv Nesbitt, describe the intent of Art
of the Song as, "...expressing our creativity and
thus our spiritual nature, we as individuals connect
with the world at large and the greater consciousness of
the universe. Through music and discussion about
songwriting and the creative process...we are all
creative and that it is not only possible, but
imperative that each and all of us express our creative
voices.”

Big Band Swing

Every
week Jim Stone takes WLNZ listeners on a two hour
journey back in time where "Swing Is King" and Big Band
means BIG BAND, with Big Band Swing. As a huge
fan of swing music and old-time radio, Jim has archived
1000s of exclusive interviews, live recordings, and
nostalgic radio and television moments. He shares this
expansive collection alongside classic swing cuts and
artists from the neo-swing movement. From Benny Goodman,
Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Louis Prima to
Keely Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and into
latest from Brian Setzer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy -- if it
swings, it's on
Big Band Swing!

The Blues Beat

Although
the concept of the blues has remained the same since its
inception, most forms of blues are open to endless
improvisations, lyrically and musically. Join LCC Radio
weeknights starting at10pm for The Blues Beat.
The program is a long running Capital City favorite that
explores traditional blues to contemporary and classic
R&B to neo-soul. You'll also find a diverse mix of blues
variations incorporated in The Blues Beat
including alt-rock, country, hip hop, jazz, and rock 'n'
roll, while adding in a number of independent blues
artists connected to the Great Lakes State.

Blues Before Sunrise

Steve
Cushing's long-running radio program Blues Before
Sunrise takes listeners back to the origins of the
great American genre known as blues. His nationally
syndicated and award-winning program focuses on vintage
blues and R&B from a historical perspective. For
decades, Steve has served as anchor of WBEZ's nationwide
broadcast of the Chicago Blues Festival, performs
frequently as a drummer, and has produced several
recordings by Magic Slim, Lurrie Bell, and Smokey
Smothers. You can experience the behind-the-scenes world
in the formative years of recorded blues with Blues
Before Sunrise on LCC Radio.

The BlueROCK

It's
been said that "without the blues there would be no
rock". It's true, blues is the foundation of rock 'n'
roll, but what happens when the two come together?
That's what The BlueROCK is all about
- blues that rocks out a bit harder and rock with a
blues feel. Each week, host Daedalian Lowry uncovers
hidden gems and well known favorites from Led Zeppelin,
Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley, Foghat,
Luther Allison, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Joe
Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Find out what happens
when blues and rock mix, mingle, and come together on
The BlueROCK.

CABS Radio

Since
1995, the
Capital Area Blues Society (CABS) has been dedicated
to preserving the tradition of blues music in
Mid-Michigan. As a non-profit,CABS produces and
coordinates a number of well known annual events such as
Breaking Bread with the Blues, CABS Blues
Brawl, Beale Street Sendoff, and along
with
MICA, the
Michigan BluesFest. It only makes sense that
Lansing's favorite blues preservation group would
connect with the station playing more blues than anyone
else on the radio dial. Join CABS co-hosts, Wendy and
K.C. every Tuesday as they connect you with the world of
the blues.

Coffee Break Morning Show

Over
the years, the hosts of The Coffee Break have changed
from time to time and the overall vision has expanded,
but the mission remains the same; to provide a platform
for the community of Lansing to "get the word out". LCC
Radio's daily morning show has grown to include over 100
nonprofit organizations from the Mid-Michigan region
that make regular appearances on the program. On any
given day, you can hear from breadth of community
members such as authors, artists, musicians, teachers,
community leaders, and politicians. The Coffee Break is
currently co-hosted by Jack Robbins and Karen Love (with
occasional guest hosts). Jack and Karen are both
veterans of the Lansing media as well as long time
residents of Mid-Michigan. Find our
GUEST SCHEDULE
and more info at the
COFFEE BREAK WEBPAGE.

To be a guest on The Coffee Break Show:
Jack Robbins
Coffee Break Producer
517-483-1915Email Jack

E Town

eTown
is an exciting weekly radio broadcast originating from
Boulder, Colorado and heard from coast to coast. Every
program is taped in front of a live audience and
features performances from many of today's top musical
artists as well as conversations and information about
the world around us. Beyond musicians, eTown features a
variety of guests including authors, environmental
activists, and community volunteer organizers. Tune in
and find out how eTown builds community through music.

Eclecticana

Michigan
musician Jen Sygit has been a part of the WLNZ family
for quite awhile. She was one of our original performers
during the Grand River Radio concert series at Woldumar
and the Creole Gallery. Her radio show Eclecticana
is just as the name implies. An eclectic mix of
Americana based music. Eclectican features a variety of
local and regional musicians alongside national and
international music. With her musician's perspective,
you'll hear the stories behind the artists, get the
inside scoop on new albums and information on local
festivals and concerts.

Grand River Studio Sessions

It
was 2005 when WLNZ began its popular Grand River Radio
music series showcasing talented musicians from the
Great Lakes region. The concept began as a monthly
concert held at unique venues around Lansing. Then LCC
Radio reinvented the concept in 2008 as a weekly
acoustic show and live broadcast. Now we continue that
celebration of Great Lakes music with the Grand River
Studio Sessions, a LCC Radio and
LCC-TV simulcast presentation. The goal: create an
atmosphere that gives our listeners and viewers an up
close experience of what it would be like to be inside a
studio recording session.

Great Lakes Country

Jazz n Blues

Lansing Loud & Local

Find
out who's hittin' the Mitten with Lansing Loud & Local.
Michael J. and Sarah Spohn give a weekly rundown of
who's playing around town and across the state with
Lansing Loud & Local. National and local bands roll
through the Capital City all the time and you can get
the 411 on shows produced by area music preservation
groups like the
Ten Pound Fiddle and the
Great Lakes Collective, or local venues like
The Avenue Cafe,
The
Loft, and
The Green Door. He'll also give you a head ups when
it's time to hit the M897 highway and make your way to
D-town, GR, or over the bridge.

Latino USA

The Local Experiment

Local Lunch Hour

LCC
Radio plays more local music than anyone else in
Lansing. We incorporate local artists in our AAA format,
during the Blues Beat and in several of our other
progams; plus every weekday we bring listeners, The
Local Lunch Hour. It's an hour of music dedicated to
promoting the music of Michigan from local scenes around
The Great Lakes State. From Detroit to the Capital City,
over to G.R. and across the the bridge to da U.P., we
play signed and unsigned artists, past and present,
local to international. And as with Michigan's musical
diversity, you'll hear a range of genres from AAA, folk,
blues, jazz, rock, pop. And of course we cap finish up
every week on Friday with our Grand
River Radio Diner
concert.

The METAL BALL

No
need for a suit and tie at this ball! The Metal Ball is
a two hour suaree of high-octane, hard hittin' rock n'
roll. During the first hour, Daedalian kicks out classic
cuts of metal and rock all the way back to the late 60s
up to today. From classic rock to thrash metal and
hip-rock, the Metal Ball touches base on every avenue.
Then at 2 a.m., it's the all New Rock Hour with every
tune aged no more than year. Metal invitees include:
Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, Motley Crue, Iron
Maiden, Stone Sour, Avenged Sevenfold, Halestorm,
Disturbed...and anybody else with a screaming guitar!

MICHRock

Mitten Mayhem Radio

Ward
Skillz brings 89.7 listeners a weekly dose of Mitten
Mayhem Radio, a show specifically focused on Lansing's
local hip hop and R&B scene as well as other performers
"the mitten state" (a.k.a. Michigan). Each hour is
packed full of beats from unsigned artists and
international performers alike.

Overnight Jazz Café

Positive Vibe Sound System

Putumayo World Music Hour

Putumayo
World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people
to the music of the world’s cultures. The label grew out
of the Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan
Storper. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help
launch Putumayo World Music. In the past eighteen years,
the record label has become known primarily for its
upbeat and melodic compilations of great international
music characterized by the company’s motto: “guaranteed
to make you feel good"! WLNZ is pleased present the
Putumayo World Music Hour as a part of our weekly
lineup.

Roots and Branches

Jim
Hall hosts an hour of music dedicated to exploring
the full spectrum of folk, roots, and americana music.
Everything from the Carter Family, Roscoe Holcomb, Bill
Monroe and Pete Seeger to Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Bela
Fleck and Bruce Springsteen, as well as lots of local
musicians and lesser known folks from around the country
and various ethnic traditions and genres. Email Jim at
lcc-radio@lcc.edu

Rosa's Fiesta de Musica

Saturday Night with Mark B

February
11, 1994 was the night that 89.7 signed on as a
full-fledged, official broadcast station and at master
control was Mark Buzzitta, a.k.a. Mark B! Saturday Night
with Mark B is one of LCC Radio’s longest running
programs. The show’s producer and host, Mark B was even
spinning tunes for the station back when it was a low
power FM available only on Lansing Community College’s
campus. Each week he plays a wide variety of music from
the 70s, 80s & 90s. Each show focuses on a different
theme like “70s Dance Hits,” “80s Movie Music” or “Rock
of the 90s”. Mark also incorporates live trivia during
the show on his Facebook page so you can play and listen
at the same time. Grab your bellbottoms, diamond studded
glove, and a flannel shirt...not all together, that'd be
bad fashion sense...and join the party every Saturday
night!

Sing Out! Radio Magazine

The
Sing Out! Radio Magazine is a weekly, hour-long,
“magazine format” program on 89.7FM. The show originates
from the long-running, quarterly folk music magazine
toting the same name. Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller, this
program features interviews with members of the folk
community alongside “live” and recorded music. Listeners
are engaged in a wide range of traditional and
contemporary styles that fit under the umbrella of Sing
Out!’s definition of folk music: Blues, bluegrass,
old-time, Celtic, singer-songwriter, world music, Cajun,
and much, much more. There is simply no other music
magazine that comes with closer ties to the spirit of
the folk community, or with as rich and deep a history,
connection and understanding of what makes folk music.

Sunday Jazz

Since
the beginning, jazz has always been a part of WLNZ. It is a
unique genre that has developed and spread around the world
since its early American beginnings, drawn on many different
national, regional and local musical cultures, giving rise
to many distinctive styles. Ease back every Sunday as we
bring music by the masters alongside the musicians of today.
Jazz lovers will also want to check out
Vinyl Side of Midnight and
Big Band Swing.

Urban Groove

DJ
Solo drops the beats on Lansing with the Urban Groove
every Sunday morning at 1 a.m. (or think of it as
Saturday night). With a primary focus on Hip Hop, the
Urban Groove blends in some R&B and a touch of
Electronica into every mix. Check out deep cuts and
underground artists that you won't hear anywhere else
alongside well known favorites. From classic beats to
the new blood, the Urban Groove brings the groove to
Lansing.

Vintage Vinyl

Join
Jack Robbins as he spins some of his vinyl favorites
from the 60's, 70's and a little bit of the 80's. It's
classic rock with a WLNZ twist. Not only do you get a
mix of the well-known favorites, but a lot of music you
would never hear on commercial stations like lesser
known classic blues tunes, deep album cuts, or the full
17:05 version of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".

Vinyl Side of Midnight

This
is a jazz show for and by the jazz fan...the
Vinyl Side of Midnight. The show's host, Mike Stratton
has been a volunteer and a part of the WLNZ team for
over a decade. His dedication to the program has
garnished him an international following and national
syndication. Cool jazz, bop jazz, avant-garde; Mike
mixes in a little bit of everything including interviews
and music from the local scene.

Women in Music

Women
in Music with Laney Goodman is a weekly, one-hour radio
series with an eclectic mix of the best music from
female artists around the world. With over 25 years’
experience in radio, Laney is a seasoned broadcasting
professional. She has hosted such diverse shows as The
Women’s Music Hour, Roots of Jazz, After Dark, and
Sleepy Hollow. With an abundant knowledge of a variety
of musical genres, as well as personal friendships with
many musicians, Laney has created a distinctive
environment on the airwaves with a style all her own.
LCC Radio is happy to present Laney’s nationally
recognized showcase of women musicians as a part of our
weekly lineup. Women in Music offers a deep mix of
musical genres from folk to world to jazz and well
beyond.

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour

The
WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour is hosted by folk singer
Michael Johnathon and features a wide range of
performers from bluegrass, grassroots, Americana,
Celtic, country, pop, blues and acoustic rock. Every
week Michael produces this unique program from the
historic Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky before a
live audience. Since its inception, the show has gone
from its humble roots in Lexington to a worldwide
audience of over one million listeners. Guests have
included Michael Martin Murphy, Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones, Otis Taylor, and Lansing’s own Steppin’ In
It!